US Bridges

US 41 over Deerpath RD

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · Lake Forest · Structure no. 049003300000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
569 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Deerpath RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 over Deerpath RD in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 88 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,693 by 2046. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesUS 41
CrossesDeerpath RD
LocationLake Forest
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates42.2471, -87.86251
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length569 ft (173.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2023)
Projected traffic39,693 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Deerpath RD built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 41 over Deerpath RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 over Deerpath RD carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Deerpath RD?

The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Deerpath RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.